American

There’s southern fried chicken and then there’s Nashville hot chicken. A fiery interpretation with roots in the city’s African American community, it is crisp, cayenne-spiced and typically served with slices of soft white bread to soak up the heat. Our version lets you dial the heat up or down to suit your taste

The hot dog may have started as a German import, but it didn’t stay that way for long. Cities such as New York, Chicago and Seattle have each put their own stamp on this street-food staple. Start with the base recipe then, in the spirit of American independence, choose whichever regional variation you fancy

Cooked all in one pan that then goes straight into the oven, this Tex-Mex inspired recipe gives you minimal washing up with maximum flavour

With a nod to Cajun gumbo and ‘shrimp and grits’, these spicy, saucy prawns sit on a pool of creamy polenta that’s packed with roasted corn for extra flavour and texture